European Union

Unanimous support for JCPOA important to EU: Borrell

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The newly-appointed head of European Union foreign policy Josep Borrell has highlighted the “unanimous” position of all sides to the Iran nuclear deal for preserving the agreement.  

By the time, Europeans call off activation of trigger mechanism: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Monday that activation of the “dispute resolution mechanism,” which is also known as the trigger mechanism, by Europeans is cancelled by the time.

INSTEX likely to be implemented in future: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday that the possibility exists for the implementation of INSTEX – an EU financial mechanism meant to circumvent US sanctions on Tehran – in the future.

Preserving JCPOA ‘collective responsibility': EU foreign policy chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The newly-appointed head of EU foreign policy, Josep Borrell, says preserving the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is a “collective responsibility”.

Rouhani about US secret offers of talks:

US privately sent messages for talks contrary to its open statements

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that US' requests sent in private for having talks with Iran are in contrast with the statements the Americans make in public.

Iran FM spokesman reacts to appointment of new EU foreign policy chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) –Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has hailed the performance of Federica Mogherini, expressing hope Iran-EU relation would develop under the leadership of the new EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

Zarif urges EU, E3 to support Iranian EB kids

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – In a tweet on Monday, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif asked European countries to require the Swedish Mölnlycke Health Care company to sell products to Iranian EB patient kids.

JCPOA must survive, says EU foreign policy chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The newly-appointed head of EU foreign policy, Josep Borrell, said the European Union has the “greatest interest” in the survival of the Iran nuclear deal.

Chinese diplomat urges Europe to expedite implementing INSTEX

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu has called on European countries to speed up the implementation of INSTEX trade mechanism for Iran, while urging the US to return to the nuclear deal and lift sanctions against Iran.

TANAP opening ceremony held

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of the TANAP-Europe connection was held on Nov. 30, 2019, in Ipsala, Edirne province of Turkey.

Salvaging JCPOA becoming ‘increasingly difficult’: EU

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said that the Union still believes in JCPOA but saving the deal has become very challenging.

Mousavi condemns EU’s interference in Iran’s internal affairs

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi slammed the European Union's meddling in the internal affairs of Iran.

EU reiterates stance against Israeli regime's ‘illegal’ settlements in Palestine

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The European Union is sticking to its stance that the Israeli regime’s settlement constructions in Palestine are illegal under international law.

Deputy FM Araghchi:

'If Europe wants to preserve JCPOA, it should be ready to pay its price'

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – If Europe wants to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), it should be ready to pay the price for it, said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in his meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok.

‘YOU? Really?’: Zarif challenges EU/E3’s claim of upholding JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has challenged the EU/E3’s (UK, France, Germany) claim of having “fully upheld commitments under JCPOA”, asking them to show one such instance.

Pompeo warns NATO may become 'obsolete'

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Friday that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could become “obsolete” if it does not grow and change, a day after French President Emmanuel Macron said the alliance was dying.

Bashar Assad criticizes EU countries for hypocrisy

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – It is hypocrisy for European nations to fear that Ankara will send refugees to Europe, but continue to sponsor terrorism in Syria, Syrian President Bashar Assad said.

Iran’s nuclear steps aimed at forcing Europe into saving JCPOA: MP

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s steps to reduce commitments to the nuclear deal must be able to force the European signatories into paying the price for salvaging the agreement, chairman of Iranian Parliament’s security commission said.

Representative to UN:

Human rights at hard core of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Noting that preserving human rights is at the hard core of the Islamic Revolution, Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations headquarters at Geneva said that the Iranian government utilizes all the available means to protect the nation's rights.

EU expresses worry about Iran's nuclear enrichment announcement

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – European Union is 'concerned' by Iran nuclear enrichment announcement, which includes injecting uranium gas into 1,044 centrifuges, in the latest step away from its nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iranian political analyst urges gov. to pull out from JCPOA, NPT

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian foreign affairs analyst Foad Izadi has called on the government to withdraw from Iran nuclear deal with 5+1 (JCPOA) and Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Iran resolved to take fourth JCPOA step: FM spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that Tehran has designed the next step of cutting its JCPOA commitments and is ready to take it in the absence of practical measures by Europeans to salvage the deal.

Any delay in taking 4th step of reducing JCPOA commitments 'pure loss'

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – "Any delay occurring in scaling down Iran's JCPOA commitments, waiting for incapable Europeans to take measures, is a pure loss," the Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei wrote in a tweet.

UK PM says a 'Great New' Brexit deal is done

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his country and the EU have reached a 'great new' Brexit deal.

Europe unable to fulfill its commitments: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – “Unfortunately, Europe took no effective step to fulfill its [JCPOA] commitments which proves their inability. Iran’s strategic patience ended and the country reduced its commitments in three steps legally and in accordance with sections 26 and 36 of the JCPOA,” Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Iran ready to mediate in Yemen if S Arabia accepts: Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that Tehran is ready to mediate in the issue of Yemen if Riyadh gives the nod.

Larijani criticizes EU’s lack of practical step to salvage JCPOA

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani voiced criticism against European countries’ failure to take a practical step to save Iran nuclear deal, officially known as JCPOA.

Iran wishes success for Josep Borrell in countering US unilateralism: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – We are hopeful that the new High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, will become successful in countering the US’ unilateralism and bullying activities of Americans and some of their regional allies, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday.